Awareness, Breath & Connection—Through the Levels
with Suzanne Galdun

Learn how to make positive, lasting changes to your seat and position in this immersive two-day symposium.

Saturday & Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Boulder Valley Dressage is delighted to welcome Certified Rider Biomechanics Instructor Suzanne Galdun for our August Symposium at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena.

Riding Sessions

• 10 riders each day, through the levels
• Rider open date June 1

Format

• Training & First Level – Semi-private sessions (1 hour)
• Second Level & above – Private sessions (45 minutes)

Auditors may begin registering May 1.

Saturday’s Talk

A is for Awareness & Alignment

• Recognizing asymmetry in your body
• Understanding what feels “normal” vs. what is ideal
• Alignment of the leg, pelvis, ribcage, and shoulders

Sunday’s Talk

B is for Breath; C is for Connection

• Breathing patterns and rider effectiveness
• How breath impacts the pelvic floor and your seat
• How alignment and breath influence connection with the horse

A brief Q&A will follow each day’s session.

About Suzanne Galdun

Suzanne Galdun is one of only thirteen rider biomechanics coaches in the United States accredited by Mary Wanless in the Ride With Your Mind? method. She has studied directly with Mary for over 12 years and is based in the Chicago suburbs.

Suzanne is a highly sought-after clinician known for helping riders make small, precise changes that lead to meaningful improvements in their horses. Deeply connected to the grassroots dressage community, she also coaches international FEI riders, including Lauren Sprieser and Jessica Jo Tate, as well as many of their students in clinic settings.

Venue:

Boulder County Fairgrounds – Indoor Arena
9595 Nelson Rd
Longmont, CO